- Raw milk
- 100% Galician
- Certified Galician Milk
Country Classics
Tender$18.00 – $72.00
Creamy raw-milk cheese (tierno país)
Tender and creamy, made with raw cow's milk.
- Intensity
- Ageing
- Tender
- Milk
- Raw cow's milk
Artisan Creamery in Friol (Lugo) • Since 2017
Signature Galician Cheeses with an Artisan Soul.
“Where Galicia... Becomes Cheese.”
Patiently crafted in the rural heart of Friol with freshly milked raw milk from free-grazing cows and the finest spices with Protected Designation of Origin. Slow ageing on wooden boards, a living rind and an unforgettable flavour.
Cincho 2024 Silver Medal
Official recognition for our Ember Pepper and Lucky Pepper made with P.D.O. paprika from La Vera and Herbón.
100% Galician Raw Milk
Cows raised free-range on the meadows of Lugo
60 Days of Natural Ageing
Slow maturing on boards in Friol
Controlled Cold Chain
Refrigerated 24/48h delivery across the Peninsula
Limited Editions
Made in small, numbered batches
Official Friol Collection
Our Selection of Galician Cheeses
From award-winning creations with P.D.O. botanical spices to traditional tender recipes made with pure milk of the day.
- Platinum Medal · Cincho Awards 2024
- PDO
- Raw milk
Gourmet D.O.P. Range
Aged$24.00 – $36.00
Aged raw-milk cheese with Herbón paprika, PDO
Creamy, with the spicy kick of Herbón PDO paprika.
- Intensity
- Ageing
- Aged
- Milk
- Raw cow's milk
- Pasteurised milk
Country Classics
- Intensity
- Ageing
- Fresh
- Milk
- Pasteurised cow's milk
Size:
2 kg
- Gold Medal · Cincho Awards 2026
- Silver Medal · Cincho Awards 2024
- PDO
Gourmet D.O.P. Range
- Intensity
- Ageing
- Aged
- Milk
- Raw cow's milk
The Art of Ageing
Why do our P.D.O. spices elevate traditional Galician cheese?
At Casa Zolle we are not satisfied with surface flavouring. Each cheese is massaged and rested for weeks so the essential oils penetrate the rind and balance the sweet fat of the raw milk.
P.D.O. Herbón Paprika
The Green Character of the Herbón Pepper
Grown in the fertile valleys of the Ulla and Sar (Padrón, A Coruña). Its paprika is dried slowly and brings a fresh, herbaceous and balsamic profile. It does not mask the milk; instead it highlights the notes of green grass and damp Friol meadow.
Tasting Notes:
- Freshly cut grass
- Vegetal sweetness
- Lingering finish
- Cincho Silver 2024
P.D.O. La Vera Paprika
Oak Smoke and a Spicy Spark
Smoke-dried over holm-oak and oak wood for 15 days following the traditional Extremaduran method. It gives our Ember Pepper cheese a deep vermilion colour, an unmistakable woody aroma and a liveliness that wakes the palate without overwhelming it.
Tasting Notes:
- Noble smokiness
- Balanced heat
- Deliciously chewy rind
- Intensity 5/5
Casa Zolle Sommelier
Find Your Ideal Cheese for the Occasion
Choose your preferred intensity to see our master affineur’s suggestion.
For gentle aperitifs, breakfasts and traditional afternoon snacks
We recommend our Raw-Milk Tender Country Cheese and Friol Semisoft. Serve them at room temperature (18-20°C) to enjoy all the milky creaminess melting in your mouth, with rye bread or artisan quince paste.
For evening cheese boards, wine pairings and intense flavours
Choose our award-winning pair: Lucky Pepper (Herbón P.D.O. Paprika, Cincho Silver 2024) and Ember Pepper (La Vera P.D.O. Paprika, Cincho Silver 2024). Ideal with Mencía red wines or barrel-aged whites, nuts and Iberian cured meats.
Founded
2017
Friol, the cheese-making district par excellence in the province of Lugo.
Polígono Industrial de Friol, 26
27220 Friol, Lugo (Galicia)
Our Creamery
Back to the source: authentic milk, time and zero artifice.
Casa Zolle was born in 2017 with one obsession: to recover the deep flavour of the cheeses our grandmothers made in the villages of Friol. Far from mass industrial production, we rely on herds that graze 365 days a year on Galician meadows.
Every morning we receive fresh, just-milked raw milk. We work with slow curdling, gentle gravity draining and hand turning, piece by piece. Ageing in chambers on noble wood lets the rinds breathe and develop their natural protective flora.
“We don’t say our cheeses are good because we make them; the Galician restaurateurs and the customers who come back every week say so. It’s good, full stop.”
— The Master Cheesemaker Team • Casa Zolle Friol
- 100%
- Certified Galician milk
- 0%
- Preservatives or added cream
- 60+
- Days of ageing in the cellar
Gastronomic Pairing Guide
How to Pair Casa Zolle Cheeses
Discover the ideal combinations recommended by sommeliers with the great wines and pantry products of Galicia.
Proven Trust
What our customers and restaurants say
Real testimonials from private gourmets and leading chefs who choose Casa Zolle for their tables.
4.9 / 5(+380 verified reviews)
“On our Galician cheese menu, the piece with Herbón paprika from Casa Zolle surprises every diner, local and international. Flawless texture.”
Restaurante Campos
Gastronomic Landmark of Lugo
“I ordered on a Tuesday from Madrid and it arrived Wednesday morning in a perfect insulated box. The smoky Ember Pepper has a brutal personality.”
Manuel Álvarez
Regular Online Shop Customer
“The raw-milk Tender Country Cheese is the taste of my childhood in Friol. A creaminess you can’t find in any supermarket. Congratulations on taking such care of the craft.”
Carmen Gómez Rivas
Verified Buyer
Cheesemaker’s Notebook
Stories, Events and Tips from Friol
Learn about tastings, gastronomic events and the dairy culture of Galicia.
Fairs & Awards
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Casa Zolle Shines at the Cincho Awards 2024
Recognition that tastes like glory. Our cheese with Herbón P.D.O. paprika wins the official Silver Medal for its melting texture and aromatic purity at the international competition.
Cheese & Tradition
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Casa Zolle: A Creamily Galician Tradition
The essence of creamy Galician cheeses from the land of green landscapes and mountains. Discover why continuous grazing defines the richness of fatty acids and aromas in our milk.
Collaborations
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The Perfect Pairing at Restaurante Campos (Lugo)
Find out how the renowned kitchen of Restaurante Campos uses our tender and aged cheeses in signature recipes that pay tribute to Galicia.
Direct Service from Friol
Looking for a cheese board for an event or orders for hospitality?
We personally attend private customers, wineries, restaurants and gourmet shops. We advise you on whole formats, mixed boxes and scheduled deliveries.